Trump Announces Oil Deal with Venezuela Amid Global Tensions: US Considers Greenland Acquisition; Other News Headlines Include Man Utd Coaching Search, Charity Hosting Royal Weddings, and Learner Driver Delays Under New Road Safety Measures.
Trump Announces ‘High Quality’ Oil Deal with Venezuela
Former US President Donald Trump announced a new oil deal with Venezuela, describing the agreement as involving ‘high quality’ oil. The deal is said to include up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude being supplied to the United States.
- Trump announces ‘high quality’ oil deal with Venezuela — Sky News
- Trump announces US to be given ‘high quality’ oil by Venezuela — Sky News
- Trump says Venezuela will be ‘turning over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to US — BBC News
US Considers Military Action to Acquire Greenland
The US is discussing options to acquire Greenland, including potential military intervention, as suggested by the White House. European leaders have vowed to defend Greenland amidst these discussions.
- US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House — BBC News
- US prepared to take Greenland by force, White House suggests — Sky News
- We’ll defend Greenland, European leaders vow – as US suggests it could take military action — Sky News
- US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65 — BBC News
Nearly Half of Porn Users Avoid Age Checks, Risk Illegal Content
A Sky News survey reveals that approximately half of porn users bypass age verification checks, potentially exposing themselves to illegal material.
- ‘Nearly half’ of porn users are avoiding age checks – and could be exposed to illegal content — Sky News
- Porn users avoiding age checks ‘risk seeing illegal material’ — Sky News
Man Utd in Talks with Former Players for Interim Head Coach Role
Manchester United is speaking to several former players about potentially taking over as interim head coach, aiming to find a replacement for their current manager.
- Man Utd speaking to several former players about being interim head coach — Sky News
- Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role — BBC News
- How much has sacking managers cost Manchester United? — Sky News
UK and France pledge military support to Ukraine if peace deal is reached
The UK and France have agreed to send troops to Ukraine should a diplomatic agreement be brokered, signalling their commitment to the country’s security in the wake of ongoing conflict.
- UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed — BBC News
- UK and France agree to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal — Sky News
- UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal — Sky News
- British troops to be deployed to Ukraine if peace deal struck — Sky News
Fujitsu Rejects MP’s Parody Claims as ‘Parasite’ on British State
Fujitsu CEO dismisses claims from a UK MP that the company is draining public resources, stating it isn’t a parasite on the British state.
- Fujitsu boss rejects MP’s claim firm is ‘a parasite on the British state’ — Sky News
- Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’ for profiting over Post Office Horizon scandal — BBC News
King and I Charity HQ to Host Royal Weddings
Sky News reports that the King’s new charity headquarters will double as a venue for royal weddings, expanding its role beyond humanitarian efforts.
- The King and I do: Monarch’s charity HQ to host weddings — Sky News
- The MP who tabled 342 questions in a single day — Sky News
Learner Drivers Face Extended Wait Times Under New Road Safety Measures
New government plans will require learner drivers to wait six months before they can take their driving test, in an effort to enhance road safety standards. The changes come as part of a broader initiative to lower drink-driving limits and introduce stricter measures for new drivers.
- Learner drivers face longer waits for tests under new rules — Sky News
- Learner drivers to be made to wait six months before taking a test, under new plans — Sky News
‘It seems unjust to me’ – Views from Caracas on Maduro’s seizure
A summary of the BBC News video discussing views from Caracas about Nicolas Maduro’s recent political actions, highlighting perceptions of injustice and opposition sentiments.